Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
503
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Fayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fayette County Mental Health Provider Density More Than Double National Median
Health data brief for Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Fayette County features 503 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. While the county sees high mental health provider density, the primary care provider ratio of 37 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in Fayette County is 72.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 6.5%, remaining lower than the 7.0% state average and the 10% national benchmark. These figures are derived from federal registration and health surveillance data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.